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Overview |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,631 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,659 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,659 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,502 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,491 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,801 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 60% |
Admission |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 61,221 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $284 |
Diversity |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 3,083 students)
Harvard vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Harvard for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $52,659.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Holy Cross than Harvard University ($57,600.00 vs. $52,659.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Holy Cross ($19,491 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 17.3% lower than costs at Harvard University ($16,620 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Holy Cross than Harvard University (60% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 56% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($61,801 vs. $39,615)
Harvard vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Harvard .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Harvard vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard or Holy Cross? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Holy Cross and Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $56,300 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $80,400)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $21,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,500)
- Harvard graduates are paying $217 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($67 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/